Big Tex Gets Fried

They came out with the list of the eight finalist for the Texas State Fair Fried Food Fest!
Check it out!

Fernie’s All-American Fried Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Creator: Christi Erpillo

What is it? Two slices of white bread filled with American and cheddar cheeses, dipped in a egg and milk batter and lightly coated with bread crumbs. Served with a side of shoestring potato sticks, a pickle spear and tomato soup dipping sauce.

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Chicken Fried Bacon

Creator: Glen Kusak

What is it? Thick and peppery bacon seasoned, double-dipped in a batter and breading and deep-fried. Served with a side of ranch or honey mustard sauce.

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Fried Banana Split

Creator: Shirley Weiss

What is it? Banana and honey peanut butter rolled in balls, battered and deep-fried. Topped with powdered sugar, caramel and chocolate syrups, chopped peanuts, whipped cream, banana split-flavored ice cream bites, and a cherry.

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Texas Fried Jelly Bellys

Creator: Justin Martinez

What is it? Jelly Bellys rolled in funnel cake batter and fried. Try to guess the Jelly Belly flavors as you bite into this treat.

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Deep Fried S’mores

Creator: Tami Stiffler

What is it? Marshmallow cream and chocolate chips sandwiched between two graham crackers, dipped in batter, fried and dusted in powdered sugar.

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Fire & Ice

Creator: Abel Gonzales

What is it? A pineapple ring battered and deep-fried, topped with banana-flavored whipped cream that’s been frozen in liquid nitrogen. The smoking concoction is covered in strawberries and syrup.

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Fried Chocolate Truffles

Creator: Nick Bert Jr.

What is it? A handmade dark chocolate truffle rolled in cocoa powder, battered and deep-fried. The truffle is then dusted in cinnamon, sugar and more cocoa powder.

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Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Waffle Balls

Creator: Mark Zable

What is it? Fresh strawberries covered in a thick chocolate shell, dipped in a waffle batter and deep-fried. Dusted with powdered sugar and served on a stick.

Which one would you vote for?

Oh, and I'm hoping to hear any day about my 2008 creative arts entries. This year: plum jelly, plum jam, salt and pepper shakers, scrapbook, and of course, banana jam. Hopefully I can repeat last year's victory!